IN her recent book, "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword", Dr. Benedict deals with the Japanese along lines similar to, if not as clearly defined as, those in her earlier "Patterns of Culture".

However, Naruhito will not become emperor of Japan until the stroke ... handing the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son and ushering in a new imperial era. In a set of solemn ceremonies, Emperor ...

Japan even has a National Chrysanthemum Day on September 9th, also known as the Festival of Happiness. They also represent the Sun and comprise the Imperial Seal of Japan. In China, this beautiful ...